The only problem we have had so far with this vehicle was the rotors were warped. This was replaced at 21,000 miles. At around 18,000 miles the vehicle was started to make "jerky" stops. This was replaced under warranty.
Overall, this Jeep is one true performer. It's 4.7 High Output V8 has amazing power and performance. The 5-speed automatic transmission shifts very smoothly and works efficiently. It achieves 17.5 miles per gallon.
The ride quality is very good, although, certain road conditions cause it to rock annoyingly from side to side. This may have something to do with its four wheel drive system or its outdated rigid axles. On the bright side, Jeep's Quadra-Drive is probably the best four wheel drive system you can buy out there. It hasn't slipped one time on the snow. If it does however, it has the technology to send torque to the wheel that has the most traction and pull it out of the problem.
I optioned to get the top of the line Overland Edition with the quadra-coil suspension. This is a one a kind vehicle. It has every possible option, but the navigation system. The seats are very comfortable and the electroluminescent back round on the dash looks really neat. The dark leather and real wood grain is an excellent combination. Last of all the Infinity stereo, is probably the best factory sound system you can buy. The bass and features of this radio are outstanding.
Great review. this car is excellent, I love the power and control, I'm anxious to get it out of the city though!
I'd bet you'll have to change the rotors again in another 20 or so thousand miles. I had the same problem. The dealer charged me since it was over the mileage for the rotor warranty. Now I find the dealer was wrong and since Jeep has admitted that it is a problem with the calipers it should have been covered by the 3 year warranty. I'm just out the $450.
Now, after an additional 15 thousand miles I have the exact same problem again. Steering system shakes like crazy when braking.
I know this may sound crazy, but after having this problem with the factory rotors at 1000 miles (and having the dealer refuse to fix them) I replaced mine with a set of very inexpensive cheapy rotors from a discount parts house. After 90,000 miles still no problem with them. I think the factory rotors are flawed. Two of my friends also replaced theirs with after-market cheapies and they have had no further problems either.
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